RX Drugs A-Z

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Ketorolac Indications, Contraindications, Warning

Ketorolac Indications is a synthetic pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Ketorolac non-selective inhibits the enzymes cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) and COX-2.…

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Ketorolac; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Ketorolac is a synthetic pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Ketorolac non-selective inhibits the enzymes cyclooxygenase 1 (COX-1) and COX-2. The inhibition of…

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King’s Cup, Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

King's Cup/Ranunculus bulbosus commonly known as St. Anthony's turnip[rx] or bulbous buttercup is a perennialGoldcup member of the buttercup family. It has attractive yellow flowers, and deeply divided, three-lobed long-petioled basal…

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Krimi Mudgar Ras; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Krimi Mudgar Ras/ The problem of infestation with intestinal worms is very common in Indian children. This is mainly due to lack of personal…

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Kutajarishta; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Kutajarishta is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery, IBS etc. It contains 5 – 10 % of self-generated alcohol in it.…

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Lachesis; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Lachesis genus is one of the less studied among others from Viperidae's general, mainly due to difficulties in obtaining the venom. Accidents by Lachesis…

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Lacidipine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Lacidipine is a lipophilic dihydropyridine calcium antagonist with an intrinsically slow onset of activity. Due to its long duration of action, lacidipine does not…

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Lamotrigine – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Lamotrigine is a synthetic phenyltriazine with antiepileptic and analgesic properties. Lamotrigine enhances the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which may result in a reduction of…

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Lansoprazole; Uses, ,Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Lansoprazole is a substituted benzimidazole prodrug with selective and irreversible proton pump inhibitor activity. Lansoprazole prodrug is converted to an active sulfonamide derivative in the acidic environment…

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Lavan Churna; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Lavan Churna an Ayurvedic formulation across the world by developing certain quality control parameters and fingerprinting by following the WHO guidelines for traditional formulations.…

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Lavender – Uses, Types, Health Benefits, Recipes

Lavender is one of the most beautiful plants in the world. Ranging from lavender essential oil to lavender soaps and scents, this vibrant lilac-colored…

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Ledum Palustre; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Ledum Palustre also was known as Marsh Tea or Wild Rosemary, is a flowering evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 meter.…

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Lepargylic Acid – Indications, Contraindications

Lepargylic Acid/Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid produced by Malassezia furfur and found in whole grain cereals, rye, barley, and animal products.…

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Leucovorin – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction

Leucovorin is a derivative of folic acid with chemoprotection, antidote, and synergistic activity. Leucovorin does not require metabolism by dihydrofolate reductase, the molecular target…

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Light Liquid Paraffin – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Light Liquid Paraffin/Liquid paraffin also known as paraffin liquidum or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid…

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Light Liquid Petrolatum – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Light Liquid Petrolatum/Liquid paraffin also known as paraffin liquidum or Russian mineral oil, is a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medicinal liquid…

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Linaprazan; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Linaprazan is a lipophilic, weak base with potassium-competitive acid blocking (P-CAB) activity. Linaprazan concentrates highly in the gastric parietal cell canaliculus and on entering this acidic environment is…

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Lorazepam; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine with anxiolytic, anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant, anti-emetic and sedative properties. Lorazepam enhances the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid on the GABA receptors by binding to a site that is…

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Lovastatin; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Drug Interactions

Lovastatin is a lactone metabolite isolated from the fungus Aspergillus terreus with cholesterol-lowering and potential antineoplastic activities. Lovastatin is hydrolyzed to the active beta-hydroxy acids form, which competitively…

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Lubiprostone; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy

Lubiprostone is a bicyclic fatty acid derived from prostaglandin E1 and a chloride channel activator with laxative activity. Upon intake, lubiprostone specifically binds to and activates the type 2 chloride channel (ClC-2) in…

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Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction

Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate is a radio-conjugate consisting of the tyrosine-containing somatostatin analog Tyr3-octreotate (TATE) conjugated with the bifunctional, macrocyclic chelating agent tetra-azacyclododecanetetra-acetic acid…

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Lycopodium Clavatum; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

Lycopodium clavatum is a key remedy for lack of confidence and types of acute and chronic digestive disorders. Physical symptoms such as eczema and…

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Magnesia Carbonica; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Magnesia carbonica or magnesium carbonate is predominantly used for the treatment of all types of nerve pain such as a toothache, facial neuralgia, right…

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Magnesia Muriatica; Uses, Dosage, Site Effects, Interactions

Magnesia Muriatica is also useful in stomach problems. Appetite is very poor and there is a bad taste in the mouth. Eructations are like…